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Department of Safety Sciences

Welcome!

The Safety Sciences Department prepares individuals for careers in occupational safety, occupational health, environmental safety, fire protection, ergonomics, systems safety, emergency planning and response, and safety management.

We hope you enjoy this site and if we can provide further information or answer any questions, please contact us using the information provided.

Lon H. Ferguson, Ed.D., CSP
Department Chairperson

Faculty and Staff: The Safety Sciences faculty comprises people from diverse professional and academic backgrounds.
About Safety Sciences: Information on accreditation, the department's mission and objectives, the Safety Sciences Advisory Board, and the PA/OSHA Consultation Program.
Programs of Study: The department offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as a minor and a certificate program.
Job Opportunities for Graduates: See the current listing of job opportunities for Safety Sciences graduates.
Two Perspectives: Now she's a member of our faculty, but not so long ago, she was a student. Meet Wanda Minnick, who shares her experiences as a preprofessional and a working professional.

Safety Sciences Department
Johnson Hall, Room 117
1010 Oakland Avenue
Indiana, PA 15705
Phone: 724-357-3017
Fax: 724-357-3992

Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.